The Adventures of Larry: Part 7

Of all the places Larry Cummings has been, one stands apart from the rest.

“India is the most interesting place I’ve ever been,” Cummings said.

He mentions the diversity in the country. Not only the landscapes that vary throughout the subcontinent, but also the different cultures.

“So diverse, such a variety,” Cummings said. “A lot of different religions together, which is sometimes a problem.”

India has gained notoriety through films like “Slumdog Millionaire.” Problems like overcrowding have plagued the second most populous nation in the world for decades. Along with this overcrowding comes some additional issues.

“There is so much poverty. A lack of sanitary conditions,” Cummings said. “Westerners tend to get sick when they’re in India because their bodies aren’t used to some of the situations.”

Unlike the rural communities and small towns in Northern Michigan, people are basically living on top of each other in inner cities in India, a feature Cummings said came as a shock, even for him.

“There are so many people. There is no privacy in India,” Cummings said. “If you’re in Northern Michigan you can go out your back door and it’s private. In India, there’s always somebody there.”